114 STAT. 142 PUBLIC LAW 106-181—APR. 5, 2000 SEC. 511. PENALTIES FOR UNRULY PASSENGERS. (a) IN GENERAL. —Chapter 463 (as amended by section 509 of this Act) is further amended by adding at the end the following: "§ 46318. Interference with cabin or flight crew "(a) GENERAL RULE. — An individual who physically assaults or threatens to physically assault a member of the flight crew or cabin crew of a civil aircraft or any other individual on the aircraft, or takes any action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or other individuals on the aircraft is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. "(b) COMPROMISE AND SETOFF. — "(1) COMPROMISE.—The Secretary may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section. "(2) SETOFF. — The United States Government may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this section from amounts the Government owes the person liable for the penalty.". (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— The analysis for chapter 463 is further amended by adding at the end the following: "46318. Interference with cabin or flight crew.". 49 USC 44903 SEC. 512. DEPUTIZING OF STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT note. OFFICERS. (a) DEFINITIONS.— In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) AIRCRAFT.— The term "aircraft" has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code. (2) AIR TRANSPORTATION.— The term "air transportation" has the meaning given that term in such section. (3) PROGRAM.— The term "program" means the program established under subsection (b)(1)(A). (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM TO DEPUTIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. — (1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General may— (A) establish a program under which the Attorney General may deputize State and local law enforcement officers having jurisdiction over airports and airport authorities as Deputy United States Marshals for the limited purpose of enforcing Federal laws that regulate security on board aircraft, including laws relating to violent, abusive, or disruptive behavior by passengers in air transportation; and (B) encourage the participation of law enforcement officers of State and local governments in the program. (2) CONSULTATION. — In establishing the program, the Attorney General shall consult with appropriate officials of— (A) the United States Government (including the Administrator or a designated representative of the Administrator); and (B) State and local governments in any geographic area in which the program may operate. (3) TRAINING AND BACKGROUND OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.—
�
